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Synonyms of tinker

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Another word for tinker is scoundrel. Other synonyms of tinker are traveller, rapscallion, rascal, rogue and scamp.

Synonyms and similar words for tinker

nounA member of the Irish Traveller community or of other itinerant groups; a gypsy.

nounA mischievous person, especially a playful, impish youngster.

verbTo fiddle with something in an attempt to fix, mend or improve it, especially in an experimental or...

  • fudge
  • fiddleSynonym of tinker (“to make small adjustments or improvements”); see also fiddle with.
  • hack

Meaning of tinker

  1. noun An itinerant tinsmith and mender of household utensils made of metal.
  2. noun A member of the Irish Traveller community or of other itinerant groups; a gypsy.
  3. noun A mischievous person, especially a playful, impish youngster.

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Questions about synonyms of tinker

What is another word for tinker?
Tinker has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as scoundrel, traveller, rapscallion, rascal, rogue, scamp, fudge and fiddle.
What does tinker mean?
Tinker means an itinerant tinsmith and mender of household utensils made of metal.

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